Window construction



Dec. 22, 1953 c. 1.. WELLS WINDOW CONSTRUCTION 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 Filed April 25, 1952 Z6 r: Z/eZZsi Dec. 22, 1953 c. 1.. WELLS WINDOW CONSTRUCTION 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Filed April 25, 1952 jz U? 72 20' 7' 5%Q2 Z65 Z. ZdeZZfii 13 W %flz% 9- Patented Dec. 22; 1953 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE WINDOW CONSTRUCTION Charles L. Wells, Torrance, Calif.

Application April 25, 1952, Serial No. 284,240

Claims.

The present invention relates generally to window construction and more particularly to a win dow construction utilizing rollers adapted to carry shading or screening material.

The present invention is shown embodied in a window construction wherein a roller mounting screening material is aflixed between the side frames of the window in such relation that when the window sash is raised, the screenin material will be drawn from the roller over the opening normally occupied by the sash, and when the sash is returned to its closed position the screening material is automatically rewound upon the roller. provided by this type of arrangement as compared to the conventional screen. For example, with this arrangement the screening material is effectively protected from the elements when the window sash is closed; more light is admitted to the interior of the building when the window is in a closed position; a far more attractive appearance is presented; and the window glass is more easily accessible for cleaning.

There are several advantages v Although such a rolled screening arrangement has heretofore been proposed, it has not come to provide a screen of this type which does not require a separate, specially constructed compartment for the rolled screen below the window sill whereby there is left a space from which insects may emerge into the interior of the building, or through which water may enter the compartment. Instead my construction utilizes an elongate housing for the roller which mounts the screen material, which housing may be mounted without other than minor changes to a conventional window. The housing contemplated by my invention is easily affixable between the side frames of the conventional window by the same fastening means which are employed to secure the rollerwithin the hous mg.

A further object of the present invention is to provide a novel window construction which incorporates the combination with one or more rollers mounting screening material of another roller mounting shading material, which shading material is adapted to shut out light and afford privacy. The roller mounting shading material is combined with the other elements of the window construction in such a, manner that the shading material completely covers the space over which it is drawn; hence a completely light-tight arrangement may be effected.

Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of a preferred embodiment thereof when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings wherein:

Figure 1 is a front elevation of a novel window construction embodying the present invention;

Figure 2 is a fragmentary horizontal sectional view taken on line '22 of Figure 1;

Figure 3 is a fragmentary vertical view taken on line '3-3 of Figure 1;

Figure 4 is a fragmentary vertical view taken on line 44 of Figure 1;

Figure 5 is a fragmentary vertical sectional view taken from a point similar to that indicated by line 3-3, but from which certain parts have been omitted in the interests of clarity;

Figure 6 is a view similar to that of Figure 5. but showing the details which were omitted in Figure 5;

Figure 7 is a fragmentary vertical sectional view taken along line 1-1 of Figure 1;

Figure 8 is a fragmentary vertical sectional view taken along line 4-4 of Figure 1;

Figure 9 is a fragmentary vertical sectional view taken along line 99 of Figure 1 but from which certain parts have been deleted in the interest of clarity;

Figure 10 is a fragmentary vertical sectional view similar to that of Figure 9, but showing the parts which were deleted from Figure 9.

Figure 11 is a broken view in front elevation of the upper roller housing used in the present window construction, and;

Figure 12 is a broken view in front elevation showing the lower roller housing used in the present window construction.

Referring to the drawings, and particularly to Figures 1 through 4 thereof, it will be seen that the preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises a pair of side frames 2i! and 22 connected at their upper ends to a head member 24, and at their lower ends to a'sill 26. A pair of sashes 2B and 3B are vertically movablewithin the side frames 20 and 22 from a normally closed sectional sectional of the side frames 20 and 22 which mounts an upper roller 34. A similar housing 36 is shown mounted between the lower ends of the side frames. This lower housing 36 mounts a lower roller 38. The upper roller 34 carries screening material 4f], the lower end of which is shown secured to the upper .end .of the sash 28. Similarly, the lower roller '38 carries screening material 42 having its upper ends secured to the lower end of the sash 30. With this arrangement, as the sashes are moved from their closed to their open positions the screening material will 'be drawn from the rollers over the opening normally occupied by the sashes, and when the sashes are returned to their closed positions, the screening material is automatically re-wound upon the upper and lower rollers. As shown in Figure 3, a third roller it is also secured between the upper ends of the side frames 28 and 22. This roller carries shading material 46 adapted to be drawn downwardly over the space encompassed by the side frames, head member and sill where by it constitutes a shade 41.

Referring now to Figure '2, it will be seen that the side frames 29 and 22 mount a first pair of guide strips '48 having a longitudinal groove 55 for receiving the edges of the upper screening material 58. In this manner there is provided a sliding fit between the side edges of the screening material and the side frames 20 and 22. Similarly, the side frames are provided with a second pair of guide strips 52 formed with a longitudinal groove 54 for receiving the side edges of the screening material t2 carried by the lower roller. It should be particularly noted that the depth of the longitudinal groove 54 should be so chosen that there is provided a gap '55 wherein may be received the side edges of the shading material 46 when the shade 41 is pulled down over the window. In this manner there will be provided a substantially light-tight fit between the side edges of the shading material and the side frames 20 and 22. Moreover, with this arrangement the operation of the shade 4'1 will not interfere with the use of Venetianbiinds with the window. Also, the shade 47 will be provided with a longer life inasmuch as it will 'be prevented from being rolled up crookedly with respect to its roller 44.

The upper and lower housings 32 and '36 are preferably formed of a corrosion-resistant metal and will be of an elongated generally U-shaped configuration. The upper housing 32 is seen to include a first plate 58 forming a closure for one of its ends. This plate is formed with an elongate slot 60 extending inwardly from its edge remote from the housing to a point intermediate said edge and the rear wall 62 of the housing. This first plate 58 is also formed with a pair of bores 64. In Figure 6 there is shown a second plate 65 which is securable in abutting relationship to the first plate 58. This second plate 6% is formed with an elongate slot 68 which is complementary to the slot 60 of the first plate. This second plate is also formed with a, pair of bores Ill for a purpose to be hereinafter set forth. The opposite ends of the upper housing 32 is formed with a third plate 12 having a socket 14 and .a pair of apertures 16.

Referring now to Figures 8, 9 and '10, the lower housing 36 is similar in construction to the upper housing, just described. Accordingly, this lower housing includes a first plate 18 havin an elongate slot and a pair of bores 82. It also includes a second plate 86 having a complementary elongate slot 86 and a comp1ementary pair of bores 88. The opposite end of this lower housing includes a third plate 95 having a socket 92 and a pair of apertures 94.

Referring briefly to Figures 11 and 12, it is preferable that the first plates 58 and ES and the third plates 32 and be rigidly secured as by welding :to the opposite ends of the upper and the lower housings. To this end the plates may include flanges 96.

Both the upper roller 34 and the lower roller 38 will preferably be formed with a suitable spring mechanism adapted to effect their automatic re-Winding. In this manner the screening material will 'be automatically re-wound upon these rollers as the sashes are returned from an open to a closed position. Rollers of this type already exist and may be purchased generally. 'Such rollers ordinarily include at one of their ends, a pin of circular cross section, and at their other ends a rectangular protrusion. The upper and lower housings are provided with sockets for receiving such pins and protrusions. Thus, referring to Figures 7 and 8, the sockets it and '92 respectively are adapted to receive the aforementioned pins. Likewise, referring to Figures 6 and 10, there are shown rectangular sockets 98 and 496 adapted to receive the aforementioned rectangular protrusions.

Referring now to Figures 5, 6 and '7, it is contemplated that the upper roller 3 be installed between the portion of the roller within the socket 92. Next, the rectangular protrusion found at the side of the roller opposite the pin is inserted within the slot 60 of the first plate 58 until it abuts the inner end I82 of this slot; it being understood that during this operation the second plate -66 has not yet been applied. Thereafter, however, this second plate is brought into abutting relationship with the first plate 58. as indicated in Figure 6. During this part of the operation the slot 68 of this second plate receives the protrusion I04. It will be observed that if the length of the complementary slots has been correctly chosen, once the second plate has been aligned in abutting relationship with the first plate there will be provided a rectangular socket '98 of correct dimensions for positively locating the rectangular protrusion I04. Thereafter, screws I05 or the like, may be extended through the complementary aligned bores 64 and 10 of the first and second plates so as to restrain them against relative movement and to simultaneously cause the housing to be firmly affixed to the side frame 20. Screws I08 may also be extended to the apertures 16 of the third plate so as to afiix the opposite ends of the housing 32 to the opposite side frame 22.

Referring now to Figures 8, 9, and 10, the procedure described immediately above may also be followed so as to secure the ends of the lower roller 38 within :the lower housing 36. In this manner the housing 36 may also be secured between the side frames 2!] and 22. It has been found necessary in most cases to provide the side frames adjacent the first and second plates 58, B8 and 12,84 with grooves H11 andl 12 so as to afford sufiicient clearance for the outermost ends of the rectangular protuberances lot and The roller 44 which carries the shading material 46 may also be of a conventional type which incorporates a pin at one of its ends, and a rectangular protuberance at its other end. Accordingly, mounting means similar to those just described may be utilized to secure this roller between the upper ends of the side frames and 22. Hence, referring again to Figures 5, 6 and 7, there may be provided a first plate I29 having an elongated groove I22 and a pair of bores I24. Likewise there may be provided a second plate I26 having a slot I28 complementary to the slot I22 and adapted to cooperate therewith so as to form a rectangular socket iSIl. This second plate will also be formed with a pair of bores I32 complementary to the bores I24. These bores are adapted to receive screws I34 or the like for affixing the plate to the sid frame 2E. The 0pposite end of the bore 44 may be supported by a third plate I35 having a socket I36 for receiving the pin end of the roller. This third plate I35 may also include a pair of apertures adapted to receive a pair of screws I33,'or the like, for afiixing this plate to the opposite side frame 22. As in the case of the other two rollers, it may be necessary to provide a groove I40 in the side frame 23. Although the plates I20 and I35 may be individual elements, it is also possible to form them integrally with the plates 58 and I2.

The screening material M1 and 42 may be either of a corrosion-resistant metal mesh type, or of a plastic type. This screening material should be sufficiently flexible as to permit it to be wound in close convolutions about the upper and lower rollers. It has been found desirable to secure this screening material to the upper and lower sashes by means of a metal strip I42, which strip is supported by a plurality of screws I44 extended into the wooden sash.

While the particular embodiment hereinabove described has been found to be very satisfactory, I do not desire to limit myself to the precise details of construction and arrangement herein set forth inasmuch as it will be obvious to those skilled in the art that various modifications and changes may be made without departing from the spirit of the invention or the scope of the following claims.

I claim:

1. In a window construction which includes side frames, means for mounting a roller having a shaft protruding from each of its ends, comprising: a first plate securable to one of said side frames, said plate being formed with an elongate slot which extends inwardly from one of its edges to a point intermediate its edges; a second plate securable to said one of said side frames in abutting relationship to said first plate, said second plate being formed with a complementary elongate slot extending from one of its edges to a point intermediate its edges; and a third plate formed with a socket for receiving the shaft protruding from one end of said roller, said roller being adapted to be mounted between said side frames by initially inserting the shaft which protrudes from said one end of said roller within the socket formed in said third plate, then inserting the opposite shaft in the elongate slot formed in said first plate, and thereafter applying said second plate in abutting relationship with said first plate, said opposite shaft being insertable within said complementary elongate slot in order that the end of said slots may cooperate to form a socket for positively positioning said opposite shaft relative to said frames.

2. In a window construction which includes side frames, means for mounting a roller having a shaft protruding from each of its ends, comprising: an elongated generally U-shaped housing; a first plate forming a closure for one end of said housing, said first plate being formed with an elongate slot extending inwardly from one of its edges to a point intermediate its edges; a second plate securable in abutting relationship to said first plate, said second plate being formed with a complementary elongate slot extending from one of its edges to a point intermediate its edges; and a third plate forming a closure for the other end of said housing, said plate being formed with a socket for receiving the shaft protruding from one end of said roller, said roller being adapted to be mounted between the ends of said housing by initially inserting the shaft which protrudes from said one end of said roller within the socket formed in said third plate, then inserting the opposite shaft in the elongate slot formed in said first plate, and thereafter applying said second plate in abutting relationship with said first plate, said opposite shaft being insertable within said complementary elongate slot in order that the end of said slots may cooperate to form a socket for positively positioning said opposite shaft relative to said frames.

8. In a window construction which includes side frames, means for mounting a roller having a shaft protruding from each of its ends, I

comprising: an elongated generally u-shaped housing; a first plate forming a closure for one end of said housing, said first plate being formed with an elongate slot extending inwardly from one of its edges to a point intermediate its edges and with a plurality of bores; a second plate securable in abutting relationship to said first plate, said second plate being formed with a complementary elongate slot extending from one of its edges to a point intermediate its edges and with a plurality of bores complementary to those formed in said first plate; and a third plate forming a closure for the other end of said housing, said plate being formed with a socket for receiving the shaft protruding from one end of said roller, said roller being adapted to be mounted between the ends of said housing by initially inserting the shaft which protrudes from said one end of said roller within the socket formed in said third plate, then inserting the opposite shaft in the elongat slot formed in said first plate, and thereafter applying said second plate in abutting relationship with said first plate, said opposite shaft being insertable within said complementary elongate slot in order that the end of said slots may cooperate to form a socket for positively positioning said opposite shaft relative to said frames, the slots of said first and second plates being restrained against relative movement by fastening means extended through said bores.

4. In a window construction which includes side frames, means for mounting a roller having a shaft protruding from each of its ends, comprising: an elongated generally U-shaped housing; a first plate forming a closure for one end of said housing, said first plate being formed with an elongate slot extending inwardly from one of its edges to a point intermediate its edges and with a plurality of bores; a second plate securable in abutting relationship to said first plate, said second plate being formed with a, complementary elongate slot extending from one of its edges to a point intermediate its edges and with a plurality of bores complementary to those formed in said first plate; and a third plate forming a closure for the otherend of said housing, said .plate being formed with a socket for receiving the shaft protruding from one end of said roller and with an aperture, said roller being adapted to be mounted between the ends of said housing by initially inserting the shaft which protrudes from said one end of'said roller within the socket formed 'in said third plate, then inserting the opposite shaft in the elongate slot formed in said first plate, and thereafter applying said second plate in abutting relationship with said first plate, said opposite shaft being insertable within said complementary elongate slot in order that the end of said slots may cooperate to forma socket for positively positioning said opposite shaft relative to said frames, and said housing being affixable between said side frames by extending fastening means through said aperture and through said bores, the fastening means extended through said bores also serving to restrain said first and second plates against relative movement.

'5. In a window construction which includes side frames, means for mounting a roller having a rectangular protrusion extending from one of its ends and with a round pin extending from its other end, comprising: an elongated generally U-shaped housing; a first plate forming a closure for one end of said housing, said first plate being formed with an elongate slot having a width substantially equal to the thickness of said protrusion extending inwardly from one of its edges, said first plate also being formed with a pair of bores; a second plate securable in abutting relationship to said first plate, said second plate being formed with an elongate slot complementary to that of said first plate and with a pair of bores complementary to those formed in said first plate; and a third plate forming a closure for the other end of said housing, said plate being formed with a socket for receiving said pin and with a pair of apertures, said roller being adapted to be mounted between the ends of said housing by initially inserting said pin within th socket formed in said third plate, then inserting said protrusion within the elongate slot formed in said first plate until it abuts the end thereof and thereafter applying said second plate in aligned and abutting relationship with said first plate, said protrusion being insertable within said complementary elongate slot in order that the ends of said slots may cooperate to form a rectangular socket for positively positioning said protrusion, said housing being afiixable between said side frames by extending screws through said apertures and through said bores, the bores of said first and second being held in alignment by the screws extended therethrough whereby said plates will be restrained against relative movement.

CHARLES L. WELLS.

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